At 34 years old, Klay Thompson might not be the same level star he was in his prime years with the Golden State Warriors, but he’s still an exceptional 3-point marksman who knows how to be a supplemental piece for a championship contender.
During an appearance at the Hometown Favorites weekend, the new Dallas Mavericks star answered questions about his fit alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, and his team’s chances of winning a championship this coming season.
“Me playing with Luka and Kyrie: that’s what was attractive (in free agency). Especially watching that championship series, I was really shocked to see the chemistry with the (Mavs) teammates,” Thompson said.
“And at this point in my career, I might not be able to run as fast as everyone or jump as high, but I can still knock down open shots.”
After watching the Mavs lose to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, Thompson knew Dallas was the best fit for him. The Mavs’ defense was solid in the Finals, but the offense outside of Doncic and Irving was lacking. Thompson’s elite 3-point shooting changes that equation.